I have some Smiths. They are "vintage." Victor parts fit-tips and all. One(small size) is what some call "aircraft" because of its fine reputation among experimental airplane builders- that is what I have been told by builders. My large is marked Smith as well; same "standard" threads. That one I have rebuilt and used Victor seals. Dillon-Henrob-Cobra- invented by an Australian gent. My present one is my second. It does everything that the advertising claims. My first was before a long reach tip was offered- occasionally that was frustrating. I also own the "Little Torch." A zero tip on the Dillon( that is what I call them because that is the first brand I had) will come close to the delicacy of the "LT." I think that they cut cleaner- that might just be that I have never been particularly great at cutting. If I could make one change in the Dillon- I would have a carbon fiber or glass filled heat resistant "plastic" for the clamshell handles- maybe even stamped aluminum or magnesium alloy. My tanks are owned- the tote set and the ones that are standard diiameter but only about 3 feet or less tall. Here in Iowa we have S. J. Smith stores at five locations- main store here in Davenport. I also own my argon and 25/75 tanks- can't recall the number for those- about 7" diameter and 2 feet tall- I have 2 of the mix and just the one argon. My mig is a Lincoln SP170- it is a good little "work-pony." After all of this unneccessary rambling, I agree that Victor is the top for conventional O/A equipment.jet
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